Dwarf corydoras (Corydoras hastatus)

Scientific name: Corydoras hastatus Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888

Dwarf corydoras (Corydoras hastatus)

The Dwarf corydoras (Corydoras hastatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: South America, Amazon and Paraguay River basins.

Dwarf corydoras care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
2.5 cm (1 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes.

Biology

Lives among plants. Forms small schools. Found in ponds.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Corydoras hastatus
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.4
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
South America: Amazon and Paraguay River basins. Reported from the upper Para?a.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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